In an Effort to Use Operant Conditioning to Reduce On-The-Job

question 58

Multiple Choice

In an effort to use operant conditioning to reduce on-the-job accidents, the 1-2-3 Company decided to pay a bonus to all employees in a department that went 90 days without an on-the-job accident being reported. This program may unintentionally reinforce employees who ________.

• A) follow on-the-job safety procedures
• B) have on-the-job accidents
• C) do not report on-the-job accidents
• D) falsely claim to have on-the-job accidents

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Definitions:

Independence

The state of being free from the control or influence of others, often associated with self-governance and autonomy.

Morality

Principles or standards determining what behaviors are considered right or wrong, often influenced by cultural, philosophical, or religious beliefs.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which outlines how moral reasoning evolves across different stages.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring in some newborn animals, which allows them to recognize and follow the first moving object they see, generally the mother.